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AI at UD

Adapting for a Changing World

Since our founding in 1850, UD has adapted to meet the changing needs of the world.

Flyers don’t just learn to use AI — they learn to lead through the change it brings. Grounded in our Catholic, Marianist tradition, UD builds graduates with workforce resilience by pairing cutting-edge technology proficiency with the empathy, critical inquiry and collaborative spirit that AI can never replicate.

This is why 97% of our graduates have found their next steps right out of college compared to 91.7% of other private or 82.6% of public colleges and universities.

Stories of AI in Action
Core Principles of AI
Aerial view of green space and buildings in central campus

AI in Action

Across campus, we also foster cutting-edge AI research, facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations, enhance performance and efficiency, and contribute to solving real-world challenges.

Will Otterbein at the Davis Center, sitting at a desk with two computers showing fellow classmate how to use the AI Assistant

Building AI Guardrails link-arrow link-arrow

A junior finance major used AI during an investment research internship — and used those insights to create guardrails for investing at UD.
University of Dayton chapel

Higher Ed Should Answer the Pope's Challenge link-arrow link-arrow

President Eric F. Spina reflects on Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, that provides guidance on the safeguarding of the human person at the dawn of AI.
recording equipment with newspaper headlines about AI-created music

Listeners Say They Hate AI Music — Until They Press Play link-arrow link-arrow

Is AI music our new guilty pleasure? New research reveals a fascinating paradox: Love it in secret or ghost it in public.

The Buyer Will See You Now link-arrow link-arrow

A Flyer‑developed AI tool gives marketing students real‑time sales call practice — and all the confidence that comes with it.
Vijayan Asari, director, Vision Lab

Explaining Facial Recognition link-arrow link-arrow

Professor Vijayan Asari explains how facial recognition works, what improvements are being made and what that means.
Left to Right: Dr. Kaitlyn DeGhetto (faculty), Joseph Deep (student), Allison Shelly (student), Luke Jenkins (student), Jason Kintzele (student) and Professor Joseph Krella (faculty)

Ethical AI Challenge link-arrow link-arrow

In the inaugural AI challenge, in collaboration with IBM, asked teams of students to tackle a timely issue: how can companies use AI responsibly while staying competitive?
Barath Narayanan (left), a senior research scientist at the University of Dayton Research Institute, and Russ Hardie (right), UD professor of electrical and computer engineering, in front of a computer screen with a lung scan

Better Detecting Pediatric Lung Nodules link-arrow link-arrow

UD researchers are developing artificial intelligence to better detect lung nodules in CT scans of children.

Navigating ASD with AI link-arrow link-arrow

Assistant professor Ngoc Nguyen is co-leading a $300,000 National Science Foundation project to improve career matching for people on the autism spectrum.
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AI in the Business Classroom link-arrow link-arrow

Business faculty are creating meaningful opportunities for students to engage with AI in responsible, career-relevant ways. Learn about their courses.

Exploring AI through Faith, Ethics and Education link-arrow link-arrow

Faculty and staff explore AI through faith, ethics and education.

Core Principles

Our AI strategy, rooted in our Catholic and Marianist identity, is guided by five core principles.

  • Human Thriving and Human-Centered Use: Center human intelligence and responsibility that respects the dignity of each person and promotes the common good.
  • Ethical, Equitable, and Responsible Use: Ensure accessible, equitable, and inclusive access to AI tools and resources, guided by ethical standards of transparency, accountability, sustainability, and privacy. Proactively account for bias and misuse, maintain human oversight, and foster ethical reasoning across UD.  
  • Student-Centric Approach: Engage with AI to enhance the student learning experience, support their well-being, and prepare them for future careers.
  • Innovation and Research: Foster a culture of critical experimentation and research in AI, contributing to advancements in the field and interdisciplinary collaboration. 
  • Organizational Excellence and Efficiency: Advance organizational excellence and operational efficiency through bold, strategic use of AI to streamline and strengthen University performance, optimize campus operations, and further UD’s mission and identity.